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BKK 581T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKK 581T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,801 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner gaiter split but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,314 miles

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r w/bearing

washers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,992 miles

minor oil leak

rear exhaust clamp loose & slight blow

slight play in n/s/f w/bearing

slight play in o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,846 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,400 miles

oil leak

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

oil leak

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,175 miles

Battary slightly loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,923 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Inner arch above the wheel, floor slightly corroded

O/S/R + N/S/F Wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Slight play in steering idle arm in centre of front axle

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,647 miles

Front number plate damaged

Steering idle arm has slight play

Battery insecure

Both rear shock absorber outer casings slightly corroded

Both rear wheel bearing + n/s/f have slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,388 miles

N/S/R brake slightly binding on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 57,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 57,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nsf tyre perishing

osf tyre perishing & near limit inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,035 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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BKK 581T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKK 581T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKK 581T registered?

BKK 581T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 November 1978.

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